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Keppra & Hair Loss
Wed, 03/14/2007 - 23:45Topic: Medication Issues
I am on Keppra for Migraines that I have had for 16 years. I also take Topamax, but the only medication that helps is the Keppra. I am currently on 1000mg twice daily with my goal dose being 3000mg per day. Just recently, (this past month), my hair has begun to come out in clumps as I brushed it. I am 31 y/o, a mother of 4, and I have shoulder length hair. Does this eventually stabilize? Will it only get worse? I'm not sure if I should just stop the Keppra as my Neuro has suggested, (for the hair loss), or hope that it will eventually find an equilibrium.
Please any input! I'm ready to shave my head and keep on taking the Keppra!
Comments
Re: Re: Keppra & Hair Loss
Submitted by pinkangel_82 on Thu, 2007-03-15 - 10:40
Hello
I agree with quirky.
I have taken both keppra and topamax. During the years I was on keppra I had no hairloss at all but since being on topamax for the past year it has made me suffer with hairloss. The hairloss I am having is not in huge amounts just a bit more than usual every day but then my hair straighteners don't help either lol. So I would definately say it's topamax that is causing you the problem and not keppra for the hairloss.
I know it is a nuisance and causes a little mess! lol
I hope you can get it sorted with your Neurologist/GP.
Good Luck!
Pinkangel_82
Re: Re: Re: Keppra & Hair Loss
Submitted by shaheen on Thu, 2007-03-15 - 22:01
my daughter , 5 years, 16 kg, was on tegtetol and Topamax since the past year, but the Neurologist decrease gradually the Tegretol and today my daughter will start using Keppra, and really worry about the side effect ,some body told me that Keppra is used for children over 16 years and my daughter is 5 years old!!
what i can do some times she got more than 20 seizures!!!!
Re: Keppra & Hair Loss
Submitted by quirky on Thu, 2007-03-15 - 09:41
hi keelerj keppra is not known for hair loss but topamax is for some people. I used to take keppra and I never had side effects of hair loss from it. I also take topamax. Been on it since May last year. My hair always did shed a bit but when I went on topamax, literally clumps of hair comes out of my head every day! Not losing hair, just more like shedding loads. Hair all over the pillow, all over the bedroom floor, bathroom,shower especially, hairbrush that kind of thing. But I'm certainly not going bald! I have thick mop of hair on my head :-) Just as well! I think it mught be the topamax your on. But then again, maybe I'm wrong? I hope you can get it sorted. I have been told to try conditioning my hair and keep it moistened. Take plenty of vitamins and minerals if not getting them from your regular diet. And water. Very good for you. Good luck!